| Title | Vernacular Northeast India architecture styleRare |
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| Description | Vernacular architecture of Northeast India reflects local climate, materials, and cultural traditions, often utilizing bamboo, wood, and thatch, with designs adapted to hilly terrain and heavy rainfall. |
| Also Known As | Dravidian Temple Gopuram Vimana. (Incorrect this is a later addition not a UNESCO site not Dravidian). Nagara Architecture Dravidian Architecture Kalinga Architecture influences Traditional Mizo Architecture Indigenous Tribal Architecture Elements of Buddhist Stupa Design Vernacular Architecture of Northeast India Hindu Temple Architecture of Bengal |
| Tags | Bamboo architecture Earthen architecture Hill architecture Tribal architecture |
| Style ID | INHF-STY-4559007081-17:38:28:16:01:25:VNIAS |
| URI | https://www.inheritage.foundation/aat/styles/vernacular-northeast-india-architecture-style |
| API Endpoint | https://www.inheritage.foundation/api/v1/aat/vernacular-northeast-india-architecture-style |
| Total Sites | 1 |
| Primary Sites | 0 |
| Created | November 19, 2025 |
| Last Updated | November 29, 2025 |
External References
Regions
| Regions | Arunachal Pradesh Assam Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Sikkim Tripura |
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Historical Context
| Time Periods | Pre-colonial Colonial Post-colonial |
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Sacred Context
| Sacred Contexts | Domestic Community Religious |
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Architectural Details
| Primary Materials | Bamboo Wood Thatch Stone |
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| Architectural Features | Stilt houses Sloping roofs Bamboo construction Raised platforms |
Keywords
| Keywords | Bamboo architecture Earthen architecture Hill architecture Tribal architecture |
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Recommended Sources
| Title | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Traditional buildings of India | Book | Overview of vernacular architecture across India. |
Heritage Sites (1)
| Site Name | Status | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Shree Ganesh Mandir Champhai | Secondary | 100% |
See Also
Related Materials
Bamboo
Wood
Thatch
Stone
Related Features
Stilt houses
Sloping roofs
Bamboo construction
Raised platforms
Example Sites
How to Identify Vernacular Northeast India architecture style
- Look for characteristic features: Stilt houses, Sloping roofs, Bamboo construction.
- Verify geographic location: Vernacular Northeast India architecture style architecture is typically found in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.
- Examine construction materials: Vernacular Northeast India architecture style typically uses Bamboo and Wood.
- Consider historical context: This style dates from Pre-colonial.
- Compare with documented examples: 1 heritage sites use this architectural style.